In men's tennis, Michael Laser '12 and Alex de Chatellus '13 were selected to be on the second team for doubles play after a season in which they compiled a 9-7 overall record and a 3-3 mark in league play. This selection marked the third consecutive year that Laser has been selected for doubles, each year playing with a different partner.
"The recognition is great and very humbling, but this award is more of a team award than anything," Laser said. "I can't say enough about how Alex played this year. He pulled me out of so many tough situations and was a rock out there when we needed him."
The Dartmouth men's tennis team finished its season with the highest ranking in program history, and its 18 wins were also its highest total in history.
"This award would not have been possible without all the effort and support of this entire team," Laser said.
On the women's side, Sarah Leonard '13 was named to her third All-Ivy League team. This year marked the first time Leonard was selected to the All-Ivy League first team as she made the second team each of her first two years of her Dartmouth playing career.
"To finally get the first team selection this year was really special," Leonard said. "It's been a goal of mine since my freshman year."
Playing entirely in the No. 1 singles spot, Leonard finished the season with a 9-9 mark and a 3-4 record in conference play. She scored victories over the No. 1 singles players on several nationally ranked teams, including then-No. 45 Boston College and then-No. 24 University of Arkansas.
"I was able to play within myself on the court and still fully believe I could win," Leonard said.
After winning a share of the Ivy League title last season, the Big Green finished its season with a disappointing 2-5 record, but there were positives to draw from for this year's team, according to Leonard.
"The award is great, but I think it speaks more to how our team grew more cohesive this year," Leonard said. "We all went on the court with the confidence to grab the opportunities in the match that can dictate the momentum into our favor."
Men's lacrosse claimed three spots on this year's All-Ivy League teams. Pat Flynn '13 was named a defenseman on the All-Ivy second team, while midfielder Kip Dooley '12 and goaltender Fergus Campbell '12 scored honorable mention nods.
Dooley is a member of The Dartmouth Staff.
Big Green women's lacrosse was well represented on the All-Ivy League teams as well after a terrific run to win the Ivy League Championship this year. Sarah Plumb '12 highlighted the selections as the unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year with 44 points on 33 goals this season. Plumb is the second consecutive Dartmouth women's lacrosse player to win the All-Ivy Player of the Year award.
Kirsten Goldberg '12 led a host of Dartmouth players on the All-Ivy second team with 43 points and 33 goals. Georgia Bird '12 and Hilary Smith '12 made the second team for their impressive seasons on the Big Green defense. Goalkeeper Kristen Giovanniello '14 also scored an All-Ivy selection.
After defeating the University of Pennsylvania in the Ivy League Tournament final last weekend, the Big Green will take on Syracuse University this Sunday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Following the end to an exciting season, Joe Sclafani '12 and Jeff Keller '14 headlined for the Big Green baseball team. Sclafani was recently named to the Wallace Award Watch List, which is given to the best shortstop in the country. Sclafani joins the other top-50 shortstops in the country on the watch list and is the only Ivy League player represented.
Keller was selected as one of four Ivy League representatives to the Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Team given by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The outfielder has a 3.95 GPA and is majoring in Economics. Keller was the first Dartmouth baseball player to be selected to the team in 10 years.
"I'm pretty proud of it," Keller said. "It's good to be recognized academically because at Dartmouth, there is never an off-day for schoolwork. The focus I put into schoolwork really helps me focus and improve when I play."
Beyond his excellent academic record, Keller has also been a major part of the Big Green's success on the diamond. He finished the regular season hitting for a .385 average, good for second best in the Ivy League. He also had a conference-leading .472 on-base percentage and a team-best .596 slugging percentage.
"I had amazing protection in the lineup both in front of me and behind me," Keller said. "When you're seeing good pitches and you have an entire lineup of guys getting on base for you, you'll be successful when you put good swings on the ball."
